Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : in 5h 29m at 4:53 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:21 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (40% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Apr 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:251.13:25-0.15:406:11Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:491.14:18-0.15:396:11Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:171.05:050.05:386:12Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:450.95:480.15:376:13Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:200.410:230.76:220.31:470.45:366:13Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:530.65:020.55:160.36:357:14New Moon6Sun
7Mon1:190.610:47 AM0.83:320.67:440.26:337:14New Moon7Mon
8Tue11:111.09:470.16:327:15New Moon8Tue
9Wed11:511.111:070.06:317:16Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:361.26:307:16Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:211.212:170.06:297:17Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:051.21:260.06:287:17Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:481.12:350.06:267:18First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:311.13:360.16:257:19First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:171.04:240.16:247:19First Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:110.94:570.26:237:20First Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:420.85:060.36:227:21Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:580.74:240.46:217:21Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:140.711:160.63:420.54:570.56:207:22Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:480.83:030.66:210.46:197:22Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:000.97:290.36:187:23Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:251.08:370.26:177:24Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:581.29:420.16:167:24Full Moon23Wed
24Thu11:361.210:420.06:157:25Full Moon24Thu
25Fri12:171.311:400.06:147:26Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:011.46:137:26Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:471.412:38-0.16:127:27Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:351.31:38-0.16:117:28Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:261.22:360.06:107:28Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:251.13:300.16:097:29Third Quarter30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8735180)

Common Questions About Dauphin Island, AL Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Dauphin Island, AL today?

Slack tide in Dauphin Island, AL is approximately 11:37 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Dauphin Island, AL?

Dauphin Island, AL is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 40% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Dauphin Island, AL tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Dauphin Island, AL?

Tide predictions for Dauphin Island, AL come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Dauphin Island, AL?

Tide data for Dauphin Island, AL is sourced from NOAA Station #8735180. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8735180.

What is the moon phase in Dauphin Island, AL tonight?

Tonight the moon over Dauphin Island, AL is Third Quarter (40% illuminated). This places Dauphin Island, AL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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